Great Expectations
Paperback Published on: 13/09/2012
Price: £12.99
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A Great Bride Cake Of A Book
The first Dickens story I was ever exposed to was this one (through the medium of David Lean's magnificent film). I was scared, moved, entertained and seve... READ MORE
Your Great Expectations won't be disappointed
Philip Pirrip meets an escaped convict on the moors, and an unbelievable chain of events begins to occur. With themes of social mobility, uncertain parenta... READ MORE
Your Great Expectations won't be disappointed
Philip Pirrip meets an escaped convict on the moors, and an unbelievable chain of events begins to occur. With themes of social mobility, uncertain parenta... READ MORE
Great Expectations
When Pip is summoned to Satis house, crumbling home of the reclusive Miss Haversham and her adopted daughter Estella, he has no idea that his future is abo... READ MORE
Your Great Expectations won't be disappointed
Philip Pirrip meets an escaped convict on the moors, and an unbelievable chain of events begins to occur. With themes of social mobility, uncertain parenta... READ MORE
Your Great Expectations won't be disappointed
Philip Pirrip meets an escaped convict on the moors, and an unbelievable chain of events begins to occur. With themes of social mobility, uncertain parenta... READ MORE
Synopsis
A beautifully simple adaptation of one of Dickens's best-loved novels, bringing it thrillingly to life for the stage.
When the orphan Pip meets the convict Magwitch in a graveyard and is forced to help him escape, his life takes a series of unexpected turns. Invited to the house of the mysterious Miss Havisham, he falls in love with her adopted daughter, the beautiful but cold-hearted Estella. Then the generosity of an unknown benefactor sends him to London to become a gentleman. But the truth behind his change of fortune, once revealed, is not what Pip expects...
Jo Clifford's adaptation of Great Expectations was first performed at Richmond Theatre, London, in 2012, before transferring to the West End.
Eminently actable and stageable, this version is also ideal for schools and amateur theatre companies.
This edition contains introductions by Simon Callow, Lucinda Dickens Hawksley (great-great-great granddaughter of Charles Dickens) and Clifford herself.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Nick Hern Books
- ISBN: 9781848420670
- Number of pages: 96
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
- Weight: 112g
- Languages: English
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An awesome read. At once humorous, tearful, gut-wrenching and terrifying. A faultless plot-line glittering with some of literature's most famous characters... READ MORE
My first Dickens
It was a good start. I loved the characters, they felt real and rounded but also strange and original. I loved the feel of Dickens' London which is such a ... READ MORE
Great Expectations
Like the other classics books like this, it's more interesting than a paperback so I like the idea but the actual finish was a bit rough.
Maybe my Expectations were too great!
This novel is often listed as being Dickens' best work. It is a wonderful book but it is heavy going and is not my favourite pieces of work by him.
It is ... READ MORE
The best of Dickens.
Great Expectations is my favourite Dickens book. It is funny at times, yet serious when it needs to be. The story many themes, all of which are applicable ... READ MORE
Very good
Took a while to engage the old English phraseology but once I got in the swing it was an excellent read & needed that style of writing to make it work. Now... READ MORE
Wondrous
This is the first Dicken's book I ever read and I loved every second of it. It was recommended to me and I pass this recommendation to every single person ... READ MORE
Dickens' best novel EVER!
I've always loved this story, and this book is just perfect for a Dickens lover. Full of typical Dickens characters such as ex convict Magwitch and quiet s... READ MORE
A Great Read.
Super to have a copy of this Dickens and reacquaint with old friends.
One of his best.................
So, without ruining a perfectly good story.................it is a lovely tale of growth, development and courage. Dickens always writes with such love and... READ MORE
Good
Classic tale that I read at school. It's a decent story well told. It's age is reflected in the writing style so it can be a bit of a slog but it's worth ... READ MORE
Classic, funny, genuine.
You will find yourself revisiting this time and time again; a story you will simply hear echo in a thousand other stories, movies and novels.
A must read for Dickens fans but is it the "Greatest"?
Great Expectations has been an interesting reading experience, not least because it is such a beloved favourite of many Dickens readers, it is almost impos... READ MORE
great book!
although this book may be unnecessarily lengthy i feel that this general storyline was really good and i grew to love many of the characters.
Reread review
Classic tale that I read at school. It's a good story well told. It's age is reflected in the writing style so some may find it difficult to read. I've re... READ MORE
Well written
I love how Dickens described London, and they’re are two memorable characters- Miss Havisham and Joe Gargery, but I didn’t find the plot very interesting
Madly, truly and deeply met
A handful of Charles Dickens' works may compete for the title of "best novel". For diverse reasons. For lovable characters. For challenging plots. For the ... READ MORE